Authenticator

Authenticator

Authenticator generates two-factor authentication codes in your browser.

What is Authenticator?
Authenticator is a Chrome extension designed to generate two-factor authentication codes in your browser. It supports multiple accounts, QR code scanning, data encryption, and offers backup options. Available in multiple languages and compatible with various authentication standards, it serves as an invaluable tool for enhancing online security.
Stats
Users: 5,000,000+
Version: 6.3.6 (Last updated: 2024-02-21)
Creation date: 2020-05-17
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • identity
Size: 5.09M
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Authenticator
Authenticator (v6.3.5)
4.43 (284) 89,789+
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4.00 (77) 1,750,735+
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Summary
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Authenticator generates two-factor authentication (2FA) codes in your browser. Use it to add an extra layer of security to your online accounts.

Always keep a backup of your secrets in a safe location.

Encrypting your secrets is strongly recommended, especially if you are logged into a Google account.

Features:

  • Add accounts by scanning QR codes
  • Search your accounts by pressing "/"
  • Translated into more than ten languages
  • Encrypt your secrets with a password
  • Backup your secrets to a file, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, or Dropbox
  • Sync your secrets with your Google Account
  • Import data from Google Authenticator offical mobile App
  • Open source
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User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Useful and time-saving
  • Accurate with high security
  • Handy for those without smartphone app
Cons
  • Takes a long time to load codes
  • Becomes unreliable and gives invalid codes
  • Issues with disappearing or not working codes
Most mentioned
  • Useful and time-saving
  • Accurate with high security
  • Takes a long time to load codes
  • Handy for those without smartphone app
Recent reviews
by Corso Donati Corso Donati, 2024-03-18

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by khadem hossainy khadem hossainy, 2024-03-16

by Quang Lam Le Quang Lam Le, 2024-03-13
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Safety
Risk impact

Authenticator is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Authenticator has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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